Ayeda Bibi and Anr. v. State of West Bengal
Case brief
What is this about?
The court allowed an application for anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC for female petitioners accused in a criminal case. Despite rejection for co-accused, the court granted bail due to the risk of false implication against womenfolk, setting a bond of Rs. 10,000 with sureties and requiring appearance for regular bail within four weeks.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted upon furnishing bond of Rs. 10,000 each with two sureties of like amount, subject to conditions of Section 438(2) CrPC.